Articles related to "Brain Function"



Anorexics’ Brains Are Different
New research shows anorexics' brain functioning is different than non-eating disordered brains. This research offers insights into the causes & treatment of anorexia.
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Brain Death and Abortion
The questions of when life begins and when life ends have polarized opinions on abortion and end of life issues. Can the criteria used to define brain death serve both?
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Brain Function and Music
Can listening to music or playing an instrument actually make you learn better? Research answers that question.
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Healthy Foods for Brain Function
Certain foods have been found to improve brain health and function. This article names and explains the benefits of each.
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Quick Fix: The simple truth about carbs.
Contrary to popular belief, carbs are not bad for you. Read on to find out why carbohydrates are essential to optimal health.
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Gender Bias in Scientific World
Are women innately ill suited to scientific inquiry? Harvard's last President thinks so. What do others say?
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Learning and Intake
Dunn and Dunn have found that some students need food or water intake to learn. Find out how many need this for optimal learning conditions.
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Tantalizing and Exciting
The most excting thing in the treatment of schizophrenia is early diagnosis and relapse prevention which together promise far less disability from schizophrenia in the long run.
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Temperature and Learning
Can the temperature in a room affect learning? Dunn and Dunn have found that it does. Learn how it can affect learning and what to do about it.
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The Brain and Learning
There are little idiocyncrasies in a school setting that separate left brains and right brains. Understanding the differences better can decrease frustrations.
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Types of Carbs and Nutrition
Carbohydrates are the body's most reliable source of energy and are an important part of a healthy diet, but not all carbohydrates are good for the body.
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Water for Disease Prevention
Drinking water before you feel thirsty goes a long way toward preserving health and preventing disease. Athletes benefit, too, with improved athletic performance.
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What Causes OCD?
Review of the current theories about the cause of OCD
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Why am I Addicted?
One of the biggest questions we have when first facing a drinking or drug addiction problem is "Why am I this way?" Family and friends may also wonder what went wrong.
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Famous Right Brains
While we may not respect right brains as much as left brains in our western culture, history does show us that they do add greatly to society.
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Foods That Make You Smarter
These foods improve memory, boost cognitive ability and increase brain health. Plus, a healthy brain boosts your immune system, gives you more energy, and fights disease.
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Learning Styles
Students all learn differently. The four learning styles are auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic. What can students do to enhance their learning curve?
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Left Brains and Right Brains
This article is a thumbnail sketch of the left and right brain traits. This is merely the beginning in understanding the two. Which one are you?
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Maintaining your Memory at any Age
Memory can be sustained as we age. A wide variety of natural, noninvasive methods can be used to keep our memories crisp and clear. This article covers such memory related areas as: brain function, memory and aging, relaxation, realistic thinking, nutrition, supplementation, mind games, etc. Attitude toward aging and memory are also an important focus of this article.
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Mobile Phones: A Health Hazard??
Can your teeny little mobile kill you? Does it pose a health risk? Or the only way a mobile can kill is when you use it while driving on the interstate? The article looks at some studies aimed at arriving at an answer to these questions.
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Posture and Learning
Can "how" a student sits or "where" they sit make a difference in how they learn? Yes. Find out what students can do to optimize learning situations.
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Right/Left Brain Background
Brains have been the subject of research as long as anyone can remember. We do know that brains are universal. Every society has the same number of right or left brains.
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The Invisible Man
A look at a new Sci-Fi Channel series, <i>The Invisible Man</i>.
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Universal Design for Learning
"UDL" is the product of a think tank in Peabody, Mass. It allows students to "show" what they know in their learning style. It's working.
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Crystal Healing: Part 3
Final in the series, the last of the Crystal and use list.
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Omega-3s for Vegetarians
Omega-3 is one of the most recent nutrition and health buzzwords. What are they, and why are they popping up in our foods?
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Walking and Running Prescriptions
The Exercise is Medicine initiative is a project of the AMA and the ACSM. It prescribes physical activity for better health. Walking and running are excellent medicine.
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WATER AND THE BRAIN DON'T MIX
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What Is a Glioma?
A glioma is a primary tumor found in the brain or central nervous system which includes the spinal cord and nerves throughout the body.
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Holistic Wellness ~ The Mind (Part 2B)
Natural remedies and therapies for disorders of the mind and emotions.
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Brain Foods for Kids
This delightful exercise is used by teachers to help children learn healthy food choices. It has words and actions to reinforce ten foods for a healthy brain.
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Niacin
Learn about Niacin, what it does, how much to take, what it is for.
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ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR AUTISM
Alternative treatments, Autism, Children's Disabilities
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Autism Defined
A brief explanation on what Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders are and their prevalence in our society.
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Controversial Dyslexia Cure
If your child had dyslexia and reading was torture if not almost impossible, would you invest $3,000 to $4,500 in equipment that could help? This is what is happening.
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Discordian Law of Fives
Number five is linked to everything in the Universe, according to the numerology of the Discordian religion. Being a tenet of a chaos religion does make one wonder.
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Interview Techniques & Questions
People who interview often know the typical interview questions. Use these questions and techniques to see the real person you would be hiring.
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Need a Brain Boost?
Do you still suffer from hypo symptoms? Does your doctor say that your lab tests are normal? Maybe you need a little T3 to boost your brain function and take care of the fatigue and muscle cramps.
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New Trends Toward Alternative Healing
There is an increasing trend toward the natural. Studies and testimonies suggest herbs may be superior to conventional treatments.
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OCD's Related Disorders
Several disorders seem to be related to OCD. We call them OC spectrum disorders.
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Pendulums and Intuition
Learn how to develop the intuitive side of the mind and let it work for you through the use of pendulums.
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Sensual Massage: How to Create an Atmosphere of Intimacy and Relaxation
The skin is the largest sense organ of the body, thereby explaining why we have such a strong, innate need for touch.
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The Healthy Japanese Diet
The Japanese diet has been known for centuries as one of the healthiest due to it's high levels of nutrients and antioxidents.
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Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language - Part One
Part one of a review of Steven Pinker's book, "Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language"
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4 Tips to Help Your Family Lose Weight
Obesity is all too common in our society, especially among children. Let's talk about some tips that the whole family can use to lose - weight, that is.
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A pill to Cure alcoholism?
Using science to battle cravings, withdrawl, and alcohol itself – the Cure or another Tool in the Recovery shed?
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ADHD Diagnosis
Obtaining an ADHD diagnosis is beneficial because it enables treatment of the symptoms; however, a medical professional must first rule out alternative explanations.
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Brain Fog, Myth or REAL?
While chatting with most general physicians about HCV, they will ask questions pertaining to how you feel physically. They have a ton of queries about every physical ailment you could think of, but are they forgetting one very important one? Your Brain and your mental condition.
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Brain Gym
Brain Gym is a series of body movements or exercises that are believed to help with many learning disabilities and other roadblocks to success.
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Creative Goal Setting
This article describes a new and creative method for goal setting and achievement. Use the SAFE acronym which engages right-brain creative functions to achieve your goals
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